tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59510442011-06-08T01:42:01.676-05:00| Chicago based indie / punk webzineAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09259136225852697605noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5951044.post-1096331744371434112004-09-27T19:34:00.000-05:002004-09-27T19:38:32.726-05:00

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Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09259136225852697605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5951044.post-1083961736479962962004-05-07T15:28:00.000-05:002004-05-07T17:08:12.700-05:00

Boomjack, a band that comes to us from both the west and south suburbs of Chicago, seems like a band quickly getting themselves together. From scoring airplay on WONC’s Local Chaos show, or getting their mp3s up on PureVolume for example, they definitely seem ready for an audience. It’s hard to describe Boomjack in general terms, as it seems like every song on this 4-song demo has its own

Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5951044.post-1083033615051851462004-04-26T21:40:00.000-05:002004-05-07T17:10:15.280-05:00

DIY Chicago based label Quincy Shanks is offering their CD Sampler #5 absolutely free to anyone that wants one! All you have to do to get one is go to their site, fill out a form with your info, and click- they'll then mail you a free CD. So what's on it? The sampler features twelve tracks by current an past QS bands. You get two tracks from The 4-Squares, Biscayne, Black Print, Faction of the

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Sorns is mathy, but equally atmospheric- two sounds/styles that are in opposition more often than not. Although here it seems that they've gotten it to work out, which makes the sound of this band interesting and odd at the same time. They're from somewhere just outside of Chicago, although I'm not sure exactly where. I don't recall hearing anything that really couples this style of singing

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The Softest Sound, a four-piece from Antioch Illinois, are amongst the new legions of atmospheric beauty-makers who derive their inspiration from classic bands like Pink Floyd as well as more modern acts such as The Appleseed Cast. The Softest Sound are young, both in terms of the age of their band and in terms of their dates of birth. Three of the four members are 18 years of age and the last

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Have you ever had a CD grow on you? You buy it, you listen to it, don’t really like it but you give it a few more listens and after a while you grow to appreciate it. I cannot say that is what happened for me with The Emily Shrine’s first full-length release, entitled Alabaster. No. It was something different. What happened was I listened to it once, was somewhat underwhelmed, and put off writing

Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5951044.post-1076892664735563082004-02-15T18:51:00.000-06:002004-02-16T13:58:12.983-06:00

Thrift Store Heroes is a power pop duo coming at us from the south west suburbs of Chicago. Moving On was a pleasant surprise, I’m happy to say. It was instantly likeable, unlike a lot of the pop music that crosses my ears lately. One band I might compare them with is Everclear. Though vocalist Drew Neely’s voice doesn’t quite have the uniqueness of Art Alexakis. Jawbreaker comes to mind also,

Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5951044.post-1075336850649256072004-01-28T18:40:00.000-06:002004-01-28T18:46:33.013-06:00

I'm remembering a quote from Charles Maggio, owner of Gern Blandsten Records, he was quoted as saying something to the effect of, "With Gern I try and release records for the older crowd- people who may have grown up on punk, but are now looking for music with a bit more substance to it." Whether or not he's accomplished that with Gern's current roster, I can't say, but from his quote, I

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09259136225852697605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5951044.post-1074815513090503762004-01-22T17:54:00.000-06:002004-01-22T23:22:30.966-06:00

Somewhere buried in the band that’s called The Skyflakes, there’s a good thing. The Filipino-American foursome out of Northern California, unfortunately, has only been able to find bits and pieces of this goodness on their full-length debut, Calling In Sick. Starting with the good, vocalist Tricia Saria Ramos has a likeable, childish, ethereal voice reminiscent of the band The Cranes. The

Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5951044.post-1073634491117706792004-01-09T01:48:00.000-06:002004-01-09T02:02:11.960-06:00

I like the Cobs. If you like Screeching Weasel in the BoogadaBoogadaBoogada era (or earlier) you may like the Cobs as well. Their sound also made me think of the Mushuganas a bit, or as our writer Dawn suggested, there may be some Apocalypse Hoboken-esque sound in there, too. Singer Keith Muck delivers what I'd always thought of as the classic 'snotty kid' punk singer style vocals ala the bands

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09259136225852697605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5951044.post-1073360318658315022004-01-05T21:38:00.000-06:002004-01-06T14:46:02.346-06:00

The Bronx are way more fucking rock than you. Oh don't give me that look and get all pissy, they are way cooler than me as well. Alright feel better now? What makes them so rock? There are some things that just scream the fact that you're a bad-ass rock n' roll band: The name of your band is The Bronx : tough guy name for sure. Your album cover features a vampire's fangs dripping your name in

Alexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09259136225852697605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5951044.post-1071948387059760632003-12-20T13:33:00.000-06:002003-12-21T19:06:06.716-06:00

Some time was spent putting together the packaging for Shoot In The Dark, Dakota/Dakota's first full-length release from the now-defunct label, Arms Reach Recordings. I mean, the cover may not win any design awards, but from the innovative cardboard sleeve to the deliberate graphics, there is something inviting. The simple, grid-like layout is comprised of several details from a triple-toned

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Undercast is a local five piece including ex members of the Story so Far/88 Fingers Louie (Denis Buckley doing vocals), Hardball, and Doxie. Of these ex groups, I have only seen the Story So Far live and any comparisons between the two bands would be unfair since Undercast includes only one member. This three song sampler is the band's first release. The cd did not provide any information as to

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In Reverie marks the bands move from Vagrant to the almighty Dreamworks label. To start I'd have to say that I do like the artwork. I like the implications of the slain bird blooming new life. The theme does relate well to the cd and the band's attempt to take a new path. Upon listening to the first few tracks I thought that I may really enjoy this cd. Actually I thought, hey I already own

dawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5951044.post-1068102953711038782003-11-18T01:15:00.000-06:002003-12-18T18:32:50.326-06:00

Blackprint is comprised of members that had previously played in now defunct Chicago bands: the South of No North, Last Day Parade, John Brown Battery, the Hitmen, the Fighters, and the Squad. So yeah: definitely got the rock credentials in-line. So let's summarize Blackprint's Movement EP. They underplay 'pretty songs' in favor of songs that are harsher and aggressive sounding. The guitarists

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